Established Camping
Colter Bay RV Park at Colter Bay Village — Grand Teton National Park
About
National Park
Grand Teton National Park
Overview
Think of Colter Bay Village as summer camp for the entire family. This lovely area is set on the shores of Jackson Lake, and offers practical amenities like laundry facilities, showers, restaurants and a grocery store, as well as purely-for-fun diversions like a marina, gift shop, visitor center, and horse corrals. Colter Bay has an activity for everyone in the family. Visitors can enjoy hiking, kayaking and canoeing, horseback riding, fishing, swimming and beach-going, and ranger-led programs. Set against the majestic backdrop of the Teton mountains, Colter Bay Village is a must-visit.____ The vast Colter Bay RV Park at Colter Bay Village is set amidst towering lodgepole pines just a short, picturesque stroll away from Jackson Lake. The RV Park includes 112 full hookup RV sites including sewer, water, and 20-, 30-, and 50-amp electric outlets. The RV Park is open from early-May to early-October. As with all campgrounds in the park, the Colter Bay RV Park is very popular and tends to fill up quickly. Visitors are strongly encouraged to plan ahead and book early.__ The grocery store , gift shop, and restaurants close on September 25 so please plan accordingly. The paid showers will have limited hours.
Recreation
Colter Bay and the surrounding area offers a wide variety of activities for all ages, including horseback riding, world-class guided fishing, and raft trips. Stop by our activities desk to find the perfect excursion for everyone in your group! Jackson Hole has world class fly and lake fishing that you won___t want to miss! Whether you___re learning to cast a fly for the first time, or are an experienced angler looking for the inside scoop on the best secret spots, our expert guides will provide a fishing experience you will not soon forget. No trip to the Old West is complete without a horseback ride. We offer one- and two-hour rides suitable for all experience levels. Take in beautiful Teton vistas while riding among wildflower meadows. Several easy to moderate hiking trails leave from Colter Bay. Hikers can take a leisurely stroll along the lakeshore, make their way to Swan Lake and Heron Pond for incredible birdwatching and wildlife sightings, or head out to Hermitage Point for a more challenging outing. The Colter Bay Visitor Center is home to the David T. Vernon Indian artifacts collection. The exhibit celebrates Indian artwork and educates on the long history of human habitation in Jackson Hole and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Stop by the visitor center to check-out daily Ranger-led programs including a hike to Swan Lake, a lakeshore stroll, a tipi demonstration, Indian arts and culture, wildlife watches, short presentations on park highlights, and a variety of evening programs.
Facilities
Colter Bay RV Park offers 112 full-hookup pull-through and back-in sites which include sewer, water, and 20-, 30-, and 50-amp electric outlets. Each pull-through RV site has a parking space for one RV and one tow vehicle, with a maximum total length of 45 feet.* Each back-in site has a parking space for one RV and one tow vehicle, with a maximum total length of 30 feet.* All sites include a picnic table, access to nearby water spigots, flush toilets, and laundry and showers available for an additional fee. Propane is available for purchase. *Site sizes vary, please check individual site specifications before booking to confirm site accommodations. ADA Access: There are 6 ADA-compliant RV sites that have been widened to accommodate wheelchairs, with accessible picnic tables and leveled sites. The campground loop roads are paved and mostly level, with considerable sloping inclines and declines. Restroom facilities are partially accessible, with accessible showers available at the nearby launderette. Routes to the amphitheater are paved but on a sloping incline/decline.__ Complimentary WiFi/internet service is available at the restaurants, marina, activities desk, launderette, and stores. Cellular coverage varies, and may be available depending on location within the campground and service provider. Firewood, food, ice, camping supplies and more can be purchased at the grocery store and adjacent gift shop.__
Natural Features
The Colter Bay RV Park is situated in a lodgepole pine forest within walking distance of Jackson Lake and numerous trails. From the lakeshore, visitors will have views across Jackson Lake to Mount Moran and the northern end of the Teton Range. Colter Bay is home to black and grizzly bears, moose, deer, elk and other large animals, as well as marmots, foxes, bald eagles, and more. Bears are often seen on trails and in the developed areas. Being prepared for an animal encounter can help ensure your safety as well as that of the wildlife that call this special place home.__
contact_info
This location has limited staffing. Please call (877) 444-6777 for general information.
Nearby Attractions
Visitors can take a self-guided tour of Grand Teton via the 43-mile Scenic Loop Drive, offering an opportunity to photograph the famous landscape and local wildlife. Make sure you stop at the historic Jackson Lake Lodge for its famous huckleberry milkshakes and spectacular Teton views through 60-foot tall wall-to-wall windows. While you___re there, book a scenic raft trip or park bus tour. Then, head about 30 miles south to the town of Jackson, where you can visit the National Museum of Wildlife Art just outside of town, walk under the famous giant elk antler archway in town center, attend the Jackson Hole Rodeo, browse local shops, and dine at one of the many restaurants. In the opposite direction, Yellowstone National Park is within easy reach by car, and has a great diversity of activities for everyone to enjoy.
Charges & Cancellations
Changing Reservations: There is no change fee if a visitor extends or shortens a reservation, as long as the change includes dates from the original reservation. Additionally, there is no change fee if the visitor wants to switch sites that are the same price with the same reservation dates in the same facility. If a visitor wants to switch dates that are entirely outside of the original reservation dates, there is a $10 change fee. If a reservation is made that includes dates beyond the maximum booking window, that reservation cannot be changed until 18 days have passed from the original booking date. Once a reservation date has begun, visitors cannot change a reservation using the online system or through the Call Center. Onsite staff will assist with changes or cancellations. Cancellations: Visitors may cancel their reservation prior to arrival both on-line and through the call center. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation. A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's approved rate including tax and applicable add-on. Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. Visitors who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days prior to arrival date will pay a $10 service fee AND forfeit the first night___s rate. No-Shows: A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date. No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite. Early Departures: Visitors are requested to notify staff at the facility if they depart early to allow others to use the site. If the visitor chooses to depart early, they may forfeit the approved rate and applicable tax and applicable add-on for the day of departure. If a visitor departs prior to the scheduled check-out date, they may be eligible for a partial refund. Visitors may notify the Recreation.gov call center to request a refund of remaining unused nights. If a visitor requests a refund for an early departure after the facility check-out time (11 am) has passed, the visitor will not be refunded for that night and is eligible for a refund on any additional nights that will not be used. Refunds: Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Visitors may also initiate a refund request through the call center at any time after their reservation has ended. Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay. For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive. In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.
Fee Info
Location
Colter Bay RV Park at Colter Bay Village — Grand Teton National Park is located in Wyoming
Coordinates
43.90575 N
110.641145 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Great location for exploring GTNP
This is a decent campground. The tall trees provide lots of shade and give it a forest feel even though there are a ton of RVs. You will want to reserve ahead a time - spots are pretty competitive.
We liked the proximity to the store and laundromat/showers, as well as the lake and hiking trails that were just across the way. There was also an Interpretive center that was really close and we were able to walk there for an evening program.
Many sites, fairly level
Reserving online, hard to tell what site would look like. I recommend getting a site larger than your rig not just what the measurements are. We chose a pull off site which was ok but we preferred a back in for more privacy. The campground was fairly secluded with it being end of season.
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The ONLY place to stay in the Tetons!
Colter Bay is my favorite.
I've stayed in the cabins here 3 years in a row and now the camping sites this year (not RV resort) and I cannot get enough of this place.
Camping amenities are nothing fancy, nor are they bad. The bathrooms next to the sites were clean and flush which was a pleasant surprise.
The site was somewhat level, could have used blocks but we are in a van and only stayed two nights, so it was not that big of a deal.
Showers in the "Launderette and Showers" were decently clean, nothing to complain about aside from the odd closing at 8pm. (Not really a big deal, just need to plan around it if showers are a part of a nightly routine)
Idyllic Beauty Awaits
Coulter Bay Campground is located on Jackson Lake just across from the Grand Tetons. It an incredibly beautiful place to camp.
The camp grounds are a bit tight especially if you stay in the RV Park. We stayed in the campsite side and all the sites are either campsite or pull-through for RV.
If you're an RV'r take note: not all sites are created equal so make sure your rig will fit on the site that you reserve.
Dump stations are clean and well maintained as are the sites. If you get a site with hook-ups be very careful about how you back-in so the you don't damage the utilities.
This is a very popular RV park and, besides it's idyllic beauty it has Cabins, a general store, a convenience store with gas, there's a propane refill station, showers and a laundry-mat, as well as a restaurant on site.
... and there are lots of great hiking trails and opportunities for taking great photos.
All-in-all you and your family are really going to love this campground.
P.S Did I mention that its only 18min to the south entrance to Yellowstone and even more idyllic beauty? ... yeah you gotta go there!
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337 O
We stayed at 337 in loop O in our sprinter. This site was a very short and beautiful walk to the lake which we loved. Clean bathrooms two sites up the loop with water. Due to some u foreseen circumstances we arrived at 10pm instead of our planned noon so we didn’t get to enjoy to much but the area is beautiful the pull in was level. We chose it to be close to the lake and had a great morning walk there. Would stay again to be next to the lake.
Lucky
I tried to reserve the site at the rv park right at the time the reservations opened and I ended up getting the only spot open in the non full hook up side. About two weeks prior to our visit, I checked and someone canceled so we were able to get an end spot with full hook ups. There is a lot to do at this campground. We brought and inflatable kayak that had to be inspected and paid a grand Teton permit to use. We attended the 9pm talk with a ranger. We only had two full days there but it was nice. Jackson is about an hour away. We also did a hike with a ranger.
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Colter Bay campground
This campground offers everything. You can get full hookups, no hookups, electric only, group camping, tent camping, areas where you can use a generator and areas where you cannot. They have a small grocery store, a restaurant, bar, ice cream. Plenty if hiking trails, boating, boat rentals. If you can't find something to do here your not trying!
Really good spot, though expensive
We got a spot by luck because somebody canceled exactly in this minute when we searched. Costs are 50$/night. Showers are extra and far away from the campground. Our spot was really close to the lake and the restrooms and really quiet.
Great views
Small sites but full hook up and just minutes walk to the lodge and Jackson lake.
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Great full hookup campground inside the national park!
This is a great full hook up campground inside the national park. Bathhouses were clean and the campground is really quiet. The stars at night are phenomenal and we can’t wait to come back
Great Park
We moved for one night to the RV side with full hook ups. The sites are level, long, quite, and nicely spaced out. Well worth the money, close to the lake. There are NO fire rings, only propane fires are allowed in the RV park.
Colterbay campground is first rate.
Part of Teton National Park, electric hookups on J loop. Real rest rooms.
Awesome Place
We love staying at Colter Bay Village. It’s a beautiful place nestled in a pine forest. Had a great laundromat, grocery store and more.
Great campground near amenities
This spot was next to water and near the bathroom but not so close that you are in the middle of bathroom traffic. This site has a pull through making it easy & convenient to upload & leave. The site is large I had a pop up tent, small two person tent & stand up tent for changing and still had tons of room. I actually could’ve put up two more small tents. Site has shade & sun throughout the day. Bear boxes on site as all food items must be stored in bear county. Will comeback to this site again.
Easily a favorite
A stones throw away from the colter bay visitor center with access to a rocky beach with the best views on lake Jackson. We stayed in the campground not the RV park and it was just fine. We dumped and filled on the way in and enjoyed our electric only site. Temps drop pretty low in the evening and you don’t even need to the AC. All sites are pull throughs and uniquely set up off the side of the road. Weird to look at but SO convenient and gives you so much space for your actual camp. Our site was massive and level. Other campers were jealous of the site we got and were asking us when we were leaving lol. I got lucky and snagged this reservation after someone canceled. Otherwise it’s booked up months in advance.
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Colter Bay
Friendly staff, unlike some campgrounds you’re not packed in like sardines. Several amenities close by
Beautiful forest/lake location
Electric hookup, we stopped in here for the night on the way to Yellowstone, this is basically closest to grand Teton and you can see the Teton overlooking the lake from the camp store area. It is gorgeous and lots of wildlife. Lots of bugs. Not very good reception here. Clean facility.
Big Campground with a Quieter Feel
When I saw how many sites this campground had, I was expecting it to feel like chaotic zoo, but I was pleasantly surprised. It can be a little busy to get into, but the way it’s organized into so many loops, you just drive past them all to yours. Then once you get to your loop, you forget the others exist and it just feels like your small typical campground. It was not nearly as loud as I was expecting and with the trees, you can barely see your neighbors. The bathrooms were older but clean, no showers here but there are near the store. You can walk to the lake and the store has everything you might need. Close to lots of good stuff in the park! Highly recommend.
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Full hookups in GTNP
Great place to stay when visiting Grand Tetons. Full hookups and a short walk to a general store, gift shop, laundry (expensive), showers, visitor center and restaurants. Can hop on a hiking trail right in the campground or walk down to the lake and enjoy the mountain views.
Nice, but pricy
This is a lovely campground. You’re in a nice forest of trees and there are lovely hikes nearby. However, it is EXPENSIVE. Everything in the Tetons appears to be, which is odd to me. It was $50 for a camp site and then another $10 for two people to take a shower. Still less than a hotel, but not by much.
Breathtaking Views and abundant wildlife
Upon our arrival in Grand Teton National Park, Colter Bay Campground was our first night of camping during a massive 5 week/ 10,500 mile road trip during the Summer of 2021.
Our initial impression upon arrival in Colter Bay Village, was that Colter Bay was a well spread out campground, with plenty of parking, facilities, activities, and absolutely stunning views of both Jackson Lake and the various peaks of the Tetons themselves.
Upon getting acclimated with the various loops of the campground, we headed for the quasi beach area on Jackson Lake and went swimming. Jackson Lake was so refreshing after driving with no working A/C.
We watched a gorgeous and colorful sunset dip over the Tetons from the Willow Flats Overlook. Then returned to camp. Then we woke up early to experience sunrise and took in the array of colors and early rising wildlife that were roaming in the grassy areas not too far from Rockefeller Pkwy.
The only negative about our campsite was the mosquitoes. Apparently the little green shrubs/ evergreen bushes around the tent area are nesting grounds for the blood suckers. We used citronella candles near the sleeping area to try and keep ‘em at bay, but to no avail.
We enjoyed staying at Colter Bay, but will experience the other campgrounds when we return to GTNP, before returning to Colter Bay Village.
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Great campsite with access to the Tetons and Yellowstone
Stayed in loop F site 134 for a few nights and then moved to Loop A site 6. Both were great sites with privacy. Saw two bears! Colter Bay is a great location due to it's access to both the Tetons and Yellowstone. Amenities were great and it wasn't loud at all.
Convenient in Central Tetons
Main campground in Grand Tetons - served as a good home base for 1 night. Walkable into Colter Bay Village and there was a trail to Jackson Lake & day use area. Had a nice pull through site with bear box, picnic table, fire pit, and close to bathrooms & water.
There is an RV-only campground next door if you are looking for full hookups. No hookups at this site
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Fantastic
Awesome campground right in the park. We stayed 5 nights and really enjoyed it. Full hook ups yet still plenty of trees and space to where it felt like a national park site and not like an RV park. Lots of amenities grocery store, laundry with free WiFi, showers, restaurant, gas/diesel near by. Was a short walk to Jackson lake which was beautiful. We will definitely be back!
Good Place to Resupply
Clean campground near lots of amenities. Gas station, grocery store, showers, and flush toilets. Neighbors are fairly close. Fire ring with foldable grill grates. This site was right across the road from the bathroom. Short walk to Jackson Lake.
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Beautiful and Great Location
A wonderful campground with privacy and ammenities. We stayed two nights under the stars and even had a fox encounter at night. He was very friendly. It’s right down the road from the Colter Bay grocery store that has everything you need and more. We were so impressed. Since we went in the summer, we also went swimming in the water. It was beautiful. Absolutely recommend.
Big and close
We spent a couple nights at this campground while visiting the Grand Tetons National Park. We enjoyed our stayed but we felt like we were packed in with a lot of other campers.
Our stay was okay but would prefer to have more room between sites. This wouldn't be our first choice of place to stay when visiting Grand Tetons National Park again but at the same time it was one of the few full-hookup RV campgrounds near Grand Tetons.
Our site wasn't very level but we were able to make it work without too much fuss. Hookups worked as expected but water pressure was a little low during prime time hours.
Remote, tight, with full service
This campground is located in the Teton National Park. (About an hr from the entrance). A full service campground for $96 a night. We stayed her 3 nights because it was central to the Tetons and Yellowstone National Parks. However, there are many others to choose from within the park. But due to Covid-19 closing so many amneties and the times of the facilities, $96 was a bit steep for the services because all were mostly closed when we were there, no fishing allowed on the lake (unknown reason) and the store, marina rentals all closed as well. I feel as though the CG should have been discounted. Sites were not level. There were 3 of us. All 3 campers needed to use blocks or wood under our tires.
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Awesome. Bears and Beaches
Site 222 was excellent. Close walk to the lake. Back corner of a loop with lots of space to let kids run. Had black bears walk through out site, between our hammocks and climb the trees, nibble on some berries before walking on to the lake. Rangers were there and kept everyone safe. Wow. WiFi is good at the market. Nice grocery with all the supplies you need. Propane fill up and the gas station at the entrance. You could stay here a long time! We will be back.
Spontaneous weekend trip!
Me and my family decided to take a spontaneous weekend trip up to Wyoming. We were there the 26th & 27th of September, it was so awesome! Colter bay is a very popular camping spot and we didn’t reserve ahead of time, so we went to the campsite with the knowledge that we possibly might not get a spot and would have to camp outside the park. Well, things ended up working out really well for us and not only did we get a spot, but we were able to get in Grand Teton national Park because the 26th happened to be national public lands day! The camp hosts were absolutely charming and helpful, and the campsite itself was beautiful! I don’t think they typically have random campsite openings, but since the 27th was the last day of the season, and since it was quite cold, I think most people don’t pick that time to go. Nevertheless, it was absolutely exceptional and I would recommend this campsite to those of all different kinds of groups, small or large!